paraprofessional
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par·a·pro·fes·sion·al
(păr′ə-prə-fĕsh′ə-nəl)n.
A trained worker who is not a member of a given profession but assists a professional.
adj.
Of or performing the work of a paraprofessional.
paraprofessional
(ˌpærəprəˈfɛʃənəl)adj
designating a person who is not fully qualified in a profession, but who helps qualified professionals with their work
n
a paraprofessional person
par•a•pro•fes•sion•al
(ˌpær ə prəˈfɛʃ ə nl)n.
1. a person trained to assist a doctor, lawyer, teacher, or other professional.
adj. 2. of or pertaining to paraprofessionals.
[1965–70]
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Noun | 1. | paraprofessional - a trained worker who is not a member of a profession but who assists a professional assistant, helper, help, supporter - a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work" legal assistant, paralegal - a person with specialized training who assists lawyers paramedic, paramedical - a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment |